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German icon draws striking comparison between Mourinho’s Real Madrid and Simeone’s Atletico Madrid: ‘Textbook counterattacks’Real Madrid’s impressive form in recent weeks has continued to attract attention across Europe.Under Jose Mourinho, the team has now started playing an identifiable style of football that is also producing results.As with all Mourinho teams, Los Blancos are proving to be defensively compact, disciplined and devastating on the counter-attack.Speaking to Diario AS, German fo

Joao Cancelo emerges as Alejandro Balde’s biggest supporter at BarcelonaJoao Cancelo has emerged as one of Alejandro Balde’s strongest supporters within the Barcelona dressing room, offering encouragement and advice as the defender struggles to establish himself under Hansi Flick. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Portuguese full-back has even defended his teammate in conversations with the German manager, while showing concern among senior players over Balde’s situation.The development comes am

🗞️ Madrid flying high; Barça joy, Monday’s front pagesA new week kicks off with plenty of fixtures on the horizon. The first arrive this Tuesday: another round of Champions League action with plenty at stake and Spanish teams badly needing to keep picking up points.Meanwhile, Real Madrid claimed another convincing win over Racing Santander yesterday. Goals from Diomandé, Mbappé and Bellingham highlighted a match that underlined the fine form of José Mourinho's side.In Barcelona, spirits rema

Barry Reeger-Imagn ImagesBrowns’ Deshaun Watson refuses to blame O-Line despite getting shredded for 8 sacks vs. Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Deshaun Watson endured another brutal afternoon behind the Cleveland Browns’ offensive line. However, the quarterback refused to point fingers after an eight-sack beating against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following Cleveland’s 27-6 defeat at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Watson accepted respo

INTERVIEW: Ex-Dortmund star Patrick Owomoyela on why Jürgen Klopp is "a good fit" for GermanyMÜNCHEN (Bulinews): Ex-Borussia Dortmund star Patrick Owomoyela is confident Jürgen Klopp is the right man who can restore the German national team to it's former glory. “He is able to change the important things in a short matter of time, and that’s what makes him a good fit," Owomoyela said at a media round in Munich attended by Bulinews.com.“I wish he could have the Germany guys eve

Liverpool v Arsenal FC - Premier League 2026/27 - Getty Images SportGary Neville has strongly criticised Arsenal defender Gabriel for his embarrassing play-acting during a vital Premier League victory over Liverpool at Anfield. The Brazilian went down clutching his face following a minor collision, prompting a fierce response from the former Manchester United captain on commentary.Gabriel criticised for Anfield theatricsNeville has accused Gabriel of embarrassing play-acting during Arsenal's

SS Lazio v Cagliari Calcio - Serie A 2026/27 - Getty Images SportLazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso has urged his players to ignore the Serie A standings despite moving clear at the summit with a 2-1 comeback win over Cagliari on Sunday. The Italian tactician insists his unbeaten side must remain grounded and prioritise reaching the 40-point mark after claiming a sixth consecutive league victory.Italian boss demands complete focusGattuso refused to get carried away at the Stadio Olimpico even thou

Unai Emery: Manchester United have clear choice in tactical genius to replace Michael CarrickManchester United fans had to face up to another loss on Saturday afternoon, this time coming against Chelsea.Current situationMichael Carrick’s job appears safe until the next international break, which begins in a week, but he must navigate matches against AS Roma and Aston Villa at Old Trafford.It is widely expected that Carrick will lose his job in the not-too-distant future, with the side sitting se

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Archie Gray of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) | Getty Images good morning everyone and welcome to november! The turning of the calendar means it’s time to Take a Look at the Month Ahead, where hoddle HQ checks out the month’s schedule for the men’

Rams’ Trent McDuffie gets positive update from Sean McVay amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Los Angeles Rams’ star cornerback Trent McDuffiebriefly exited Sunday’s 24-9 win over the Los Angeles Chargers after sustaining a back injury. Head coach Sean McVay did not offer a clear diagnosis following the game; his initial reaction indicated that the team had reasons to remain optimistic about the defender’s condition.Whi

Kyler Murray became Minnesota's starting quarterback after leaving Arizona while Gardner Minshew was signed to be the Cardinals' back-up [Getty Images]The Minnesota Vikings became the last NFL team to lose their unbeaten record as the 2026 season continued with a wild weekend.There were a number of rare occurrences during week eight while two games were settled in overtime.The Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs were both beaten after being stunned by late fightbacks while quarterb

Washington Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo totaled two catches (on four targets) for 32 yards during the team's 27-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8.SOURCE: USA TODAYWhy It Matters: Nothing came easy for Okonkwo on Sunday night as he hauled in an amazing one-handed catch for 21 yards and nearly duplicated the feat in the end zone, though he could only get one foot down. We'll see if his role grows in the weeks ahead, though here he trailed behind each of the top three wideouts

(Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Green Bay Packers have opened up as 2.5-point road underdogs on FanDuel against the New England Patriots in Week 9, coming off a mini-bye after beating the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. The Patriots had a little scare against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but were able to outscore Miami 21-6 in the second half to win 24-19.Overall, quarterback Drake Maye seems to have caught his groove after starting slowly to begin the

Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesCardinals’ Gardner Minsew highlights team’s perfect response to Chad Ryland’s FG miss appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Arizona Cardinals found themselves in the middle of pure gridiron chaos during Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew came off the bench in the third quarter for Jacoby Brissett and engineered a thrilling late comeback, connecti

‘Cowboys Are a Joke,’ ‘Where Is the Leadership?’ — Ex-NFL RB Calls on Dak Prescott To Hold Jerry Jones, Teammates Accountable After Cardinals LossThe Dallas Cowboys finally had something to feel good about after beating the rival Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7. But that momentum didn’t last long. Dallas blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and came away with a 33-30 loss, dropping to 3-5.The collapse didn’t sit well with former NFL running back Damien Harris

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesSteelers’ Jaquan Brisker hits Deshaun Watson with ‘babying’ jab after beating Browns appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Pittsburgh Steelersdominated the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but Jaquan Brisker was not done going after Deshaun Watson even after the final whistle.On the third play of the game, the Steelers safety hit Watson high and was flagged for roughing the passer, handing Cleveland a fresh

Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesMike McCarthy reveals Steelers’ Tush Push nickname, and it’s an ode to Penn State appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Pittsburgh Steelers have a name for their version of the tush push. They call it the “Nittany Package,” a nod to tight end Pat Freiermuth’s Penn State background.Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 27-6 on Sunday. With five seconds left, the Steelers had the ball at the 1-yard line. Aaron Rodgers chose to go for

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) gets ready under center as the New York Jets play Las Vegas Raiders in a week 8 NFL football game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ.Raiders’ Kirk Cousins breaks silence on ‘wellness celly’ after TD vs. Jets appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Kirk Cousins led the Las Vegas Raiders to a 38-33 road win over the New York Jets that came after a 23-14 halftime deficit th

Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesPuka Nacua issues demand to Rams’ offense after Week 8 win vs. Chargers appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Los Angeles Rams kept the Los Angeles Chargers winless, running away with a convincing win, 24-9, at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. The Rams improved to 4-4, while the Chargers fell to 0-7.The Rams bucked a slow start, with Matthew Stafford throwing 17-of-25 for 157 yards and one touchdown, and Puka Nacua getting 11 rec

“A few people have said that I need to go and see a witch doctor,” George Furbank chuckles, perhaps to hide a grimace beneath after two years of misfortune. Rugby has known a few tales of black cats and broken mirrors but not many players have endured such a wretched run that has meant an absence from 20 consecutive England Tests in the prime of the full-back’s career. First came a broken arm in December of 2024; then a concussion; then a niggly calf injury he struggled to shake. In July, Furban